Leuchtenbergia principis f. crestata
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75.00€ 52.50€
Art. 51097
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Size:
Pot: 14 cm.
Grafted
Grafted
Family:
Cactaceae
Origin:
Mexico
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Description:
Commonly called "Cactus Agave" due to its resemblance, this plant does not actually look to be part of the Cactaceae family. Leuchtenbergia principis f.crestata is a very rare plant appreciated by collectors for its particular shape, which makes each specimen unique in its kind. The stem has long tubercles (up to 13-14 centimeters) of a greyish-green color and triangular section similar to the leaves of Agave, but unlike it they do not end with a rigid spine, but leave space for areoles with gray fluff with long and flexible thorns.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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Plant care:
It likes very bright places, however, avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.
It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 10 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
Water moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water it once a week in spring and summer, reduce watering to once every two months in autumn, and to suspend it completely in winter.
The best soil is a well-draining one, even better if further enriched with inert materials such as pumice, sand or lapilli.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.